What are the common problems with the Antelope car?
2 Answers
The common problems with the Antelope car are: 1. The body panels are relatively thin, and the sound insulation is poor; 2. The body is low, and the space is relatively small; 3. There are abnormal noises from the right front door, left rear door, and B-pillar; 4. The car tends to stall when starting; 5. The reverse gear tends to grind; 6. The body tends to shake when starting in first gear; 7. There are no good safety measures or configurations, and the anti-theft coefficient is not high. Taking the Antelope 2013 1.3L 20th Anniversary Limited Edition as an example: its length, width, and height are 4105mm, 1590mm, and 1395mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2365mm. It is equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission, and the body type is a 4-door 5-seater sedan.
I've been driving the Antelope for almost ten years. This car is generally economical, but some common issues are really annoying. The engine shakes noticeably during cold starts, and the acceleration noise is as loud as a tractor, especially after long highway drives—it leaves your ears ringing. The suspension system is a pain point; the shock absorbers fail every one or two years, and the interior creaks everywhere on bumpy roads, making the ride feel loose and unstable. Electrical aging and loose connections are frequent problems too—the headlights flicker, and I've even experienced sudden engine stalls due to faulty ignition coils. The interior plastic parts age super easily, with door panels cracking and seats wearing out quickly. The sound insulation is so poor that you can feel the winter wind whistling in. The fuel consumption is on the high side, reaching over 8 liters in the city, which is more expensive than other cars in the same class. While these issues aren't fatal, the daily annoyances add up. I recommend focusing on checking the electrical system and suspension during maintenance to avoid roadside troubles. After all, the Antelope has been discontinued, and parts are hard to find. Repairs and replacements take time, but it still gets you from point A to point B.